Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-08-02

days, by vote of seven to four. Boyd was eX-
cused. \ motion for reconsideration was
made, consequently no successor could be ap-
pointed.
Mayor Pond is granted leave of absence for
thirty days.
An ordinance was introduced to protect the
seals at Seal Rock
A report has been out that settlement was
about to be made in the Mcdonald divorce case
on terms satisfactory to Mrs. Mcdonald Her
husband was interviewed tonight. and says
there can be no compromise.
South Pacific Coast Transfer.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 1st-lSpecial. The
South Pacific Coast Railroad was formally taken
over to-day by the Southern Pacific, the old
Directorate resigning and new one being
elected. The new Board is as follows Leland
Stanford, c.. F. Crocker, Timothy Hopkins
Charles Crocker, c. p. Huntington, W. B. Hunt
ington and \. 7. Smith. Leland Stanford was
elected President c. F. Crocker Vice President
and Charles S. Neal (by particular request of
the new Board) consented 10 act as Secretary
his successor.
San Diego Notes.
Copyright 1887, by the California associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, August 1st.-John Moffett and j.
f. Hopkins, both formerly attached TO the San
francisco police force, are in this city. They
state they are looking for land locations but It
Is surmised they are wanted as witnesses before
the Grand Jury in the police investigation in
san francisco, and are keeping out of the way.
Two very important companies organized to-
day in San Diego-the Pacific Beach Railway
Railway and the Pacific Beach Company The
companies have townsite of 1,66S acres at
False Bay.
A Fatal Stroke.
TcoPyiJt, 1887, by the California Assoca,ed Press.l
SANTA Rosa August 1st-Doctor A. B. Stew
art died in this city Saturday from the effects
of Fridays paralytic stroke. He had been a
resident here for five years, and was a native of
pennsylvania, aged 81 years.
A wide-Awake Community.
Copyright 1887, by 1e California Associated Press;
SAN Jose, August 1st.-The San Jose Board of
Trade this evening concluded arrangements
with r. q. Forgrove, in accordance with which
he is to bring an excursion from Des Moines
Ia, direct TO this city during the fall.
Drowned Body Recovered.
ICopyrght, 1887, by Tie California Associqted Press
SANTA Rosa, August lst.-The body of Thomas
Rule, who was capsized while making
sounding last Wednesday off Newport harbor
was found yesterday morning washed up on the
shore at Rocky Point.
"A Pioneer Gone.
lCopyright, 1857 By the California associated Press1
MARYsvILLE, August 1st.-Thomas Brewer.
whose ranch is on Bear river, died on Saturday
night. He was an old aud respected pioneer of
Yuba county. and one of the first movers in the
litigation against hydraulic mining.
Information for Homeseekers.
Copyright, 1887, by the California associated Press.
MAEYsvILLE, August lst.-The immigration
Bureau of 1uba and Suffer counties is receiving
numerous inquiries from the East concerning
lands in these counties.
The Boards of Supervisors of sutter and Yuba
each appropriated to-day $500 to aid the work of
the Immigration Bureau of the two counties.
Criminals Punished.
copyright, 1887, by Tie California associated Pressl
y1sAIIA. August 1st.-Wiliam Ridgway today
pleaded guilty of assault with deadly weapon
and attempt to rob- and was given eleven years
in the State Prison. Charles Bentley who was
concerned with him in the attempt to rob two
men near Nisalis, several months ago. is already
in the penitentiary. The negro, Ward who led
the men into the trap prepared for them is still
in jail here.
Another House Burned.
[Copyrigh, 1857, by Tie California Associated Press
GRASS VALLEY, August 1st.-The house owned
by Michael Williams and occupied by L. r.
Hocomb was last evening totally destroyed by
fire. with its contents. The origin of the fire is
unknown, the family being at church at the
time. The house and furniture were insured fer
$1,000.
The Verdict Astonished Him.
Copyright, 1857, by tie Coifornia 4ssocia,ed Pressj
MARIPosA. August 1st.-The Mann murder
trial closed on Saturday. The jury were out
four hours and returned verdict of not guilty.
The prisoner was much excited over the result
Man Found Dead.
Copyright, 1857, by ae California associated Tresa.l
NAPA, August lst-John,Fay, from san Fran
cisco, on Saturday evening, was found dead in
bed at Vronets ranch yesterday morning He
was native of Holland, aged ~ years. His
death was from unknown causes.
Dwelling Burned.
Cepylght, 1887, by 0,s California Associated Press
NEVADA CITY. August 1st-Last evening the
frame dweiling,house of Prof. T. B. Gray, on
the Washington road, was destroyed by fire
with nearly all its contents.
Fairs Property Transferred.
[Copylgt, 1887, by tie California associated Press
OAKLAND, August Ist.-A deed was filed this
afternoon transferring all James c. Fairs real
estate in Oakland TO the Pacific Improvement
Company.
Heavy Wheat Shipment.
Copyright, 1851 by The California associated Press.
WOODLAND, August 1st-The largest shipment
of wheat ever made from Woodland was that of
yesterday, when L. T. Glove, local buyer
shipped to Port Costa 600 tons of No. milling
wheat. 1t took 80 cars to contain it, each car
carrying 40 sacks Large forces of men were
worked day and night. The market here is
steadier and the demand greater.
Incendiarism in Placer.
[Copyrig, 1857, by 0is California Associatea Press
EMIGRANr GAP, August 1st.-The residence of
DR.. A. b. Wilson was burned at the tunnel sid
ing this morning. Very little or nothing was
saved. The fire is supposed to have been in
cendiary. The Blue Canyon fire train came
promptly to the rescue.
Tulare Items.
copyrigt, 1851, by he California Associated Press1
VfsALIA, August 1st.-Mrs. r. H. Mcdonald
who was seriously injured when her home be-
tween Nisalia and Tulare was burned two weeks
ago, died this morning after great deal of suf
fering.
A tract of thirty-six acres adjoining the city
of Nisalia has been sold for So 500 the largest
price that has been paid for land in this vicinity
A Sub Rosa Divorce Suir
TcoPyright, 1857, Jy the California associatcd Press
MARTINEZ. August 1st-In the case of Richard
Fl. Mcdonald vs.. Clara Belle Mcdonald no one
, , is permitted to see the complaint or answer
No one has seen the papers other than the
Court officials.
Fire in MarysviIle.
ICcPyTgt, 1857, BY The California Associated Pre.sl
MARYSvILLE, August 1st.-A fire in Chinatown
| this morning destroyed few shanties The
Chinese say the fire was started by white o=.inm
smokers who were deEied acfmittance Other
Chinese say the fire ysS set by some IF theis